Matthew Hansen
Mitsubishi eyes fully electric Triton
Following speculation that it is developing a plug-in hybrid version of the Triton, a key Mitsubishi engineer has confirmed that a fully electric version of the…
Electric Toyota Hiace rumoured for 2025 debut
Reports out of Japan have indicated that Toyota could debut a fully electric version of its Hiace van by 2025. That's according to noted motoring outlet…
Mitsubishi Triton plug-in hybrid could be a 2023 reality
A plug-in hybrid version of Mitsubishi’s popular Triton pick-up could appear on the market as early as next year, according to speculation in the Japanese press…
Toyota to develop small EV vans, hydrogen trucks
Toyota is set to begin developing a series of electrified commercial vehicles alongside industry allies Suzuki, Daihatsu, Isuzu, and Hino. Toyota confirmed earlier this week that…
LDV confirms price for NZ’s first fully electric ute
Following a surprise debut earlier this year, LDV has announced opening pricing for its fully electric eT60 pick-up -- the first EV ute confirmed for the…
Wood aims to power up EV imports
Transport minister Michael Wood is speaking at the International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS35) hosted by the European Association for Electromobility in Oslo, Norway, June 11-15.
Ute registrations rebound in May
After disappearing from New Zealand’s registration data in April, ute registration figures have partially rebounded in May with Toyota’s Hilux topping the month’s table according to…
Toyota and Stellantis to develop EV van
Automotive manufacturing giants Toyota and Stellantis are set to partner on the development of a new large commercial van available with a fully electric powertrain. The…
Emissions Reduction Plan a ‘landmark day’ says Ardern
The Government has unveiled its Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP), a move that prime minister Jacinda Ardern describes as “a landmark day in our transition to a…
MTA praises apprenticeship scheme extension
Teacher Helping Students Training To Be Car Mechanics The Government has announced it will be extending its Apprenticeship Boost scheme until the end of 2022 --…